National Community Church Audio Podcast

Have you ever believed that if you're in Christ you can avoid suffering? Regardless of how we lead our lives, suffering is a part of the Christian walk. However, our spiritual maturity can shift our perspective of suffering and allow more peace and joy to accompany us in the midst of it. Listen as Dr. Anita Phillips breaks down the restorative power of God through our suffering, when we have an eternal perspective.

Discover how to navigate life's storms with wisdom and resilience. Learn from nature's lessons through the behaviors of eagles, reindeer, and buffalo. Explore how to rise above negativity with the Holy Spirit's empowerment, echoing the courage of biblical figures. Delve into the importance of compassion in conflict, emphasizing prayer and kindness. Confront challenges head-on like buffaloes, and understand the transformative power of repentance and community support for personal growth.

Join Dr. Curt Thompson, a renowned psychiatrist and author whose work has inspired many, as he explores the healing power of embracing our wounds in faith. He discusses the importance of companionship and vulnerability, drawing parallels between relationships and the doubts of biblical figures like Thomas. The conversation highlights the journey from suffering to new beginnings, emphasizing how recognizing our scars can lead to deeper connections with God and others. Ultimately, it’s a message of hope that invites listeners to find life in their struggles.

Dive into the transformative power of worship as a means of personal redemption and healing. Discover how vulnerability can deepen our faith, especially during challenging times. Learn about worship as a holistic expression that brings joy amidst struggles, and how it serves as a spiritual weapon to elevate our spirits. Hear powerful stories, including the impact of worship in a prison setting and the resilience found in the midst of hardship. Explore how music enhances our connection to the divine and unlocks spiritual insights.

How intentional are you in your relationships? Intentionality helps us overcome the things that threaten to divide us from our loved ones. Listen as Pastors Joel and Nina Schmidgall teach us how intentionality can lead to life-giving, deeply connected, purpose driven relationships.

Explore the intricate dance between relationships and finances, discovering that true richness comes from meaningful connections. Dive into the concept of the 'relational baseball diamond' to understand how shared stories forge lasting bonds. Uncover the role of affirmation in shaping identity and nurturing faith, while reflecting on the importance of compassionate actions. Personal narratives reveal how caring presence can transform lives, emphasizing that real wealth is found in the relationships we nurture and the support we give to one another.

Discover the profound ways to truly see and connect with others as discussed through heartfelt stories and transformative examples. Explore the importance of building deep relationships over casual ones, illustrated by a touching 99th birthday celebration. Learn about the surprising power of shared connections and breaking stereotypes in community building. Hear how positive affirmations can reshape beliefs and witness the inspiring journey of Nathaniel, from skepticism to becoming an influential apostle.

The writer of Genesis wraps the creation story in poetry, punctuating every new act with “it was good”. Then, God comes to the crowning achievement of all creation and we learn for the first time what is not good. Genesis 2:18 tells us, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” Listen as Pastor Heather unpacks what it means for us that, from the beginning, we were created to connect.

There are many theories in the world for how we should pursue our dreams. What if there was more to our God-given dreams than the destination itself? As we follow the story of Joseph, we learn that dreams are a tool for shaping and molding us into who we are becoming as followers of Christ. In the pursuit of a dream, also comes healing and wholeness, which Joseph found with God, despite the trauma and pain of his past. Listen and learn how, from a biblical perspective, there's more than meets the eye when we go after our dreams.

Have you ever had a dream that turned into a nightmare? Have your circumstances challenged your faith? Consider Joseph, who had a dream turned nightmare. His brothers fake his death and sell him into slavery. He’s falsely accused and wrongly imprisoned. For thirteen years, things go from bad to worse but Joseph never loses faith in the end of the story. 50:20 vision is seeing past your circumstances. It’s discerning what’s really happening when what’s happening is happening. It’s discerning the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Joseph exemplifies, LONG VISION. What is it? It’s dreaming generationally. It’s doing what we do for the third and fourth generation.